Versatile Mage: One innate talent for each system

Chapter 324 The Shanghai Tribunal

"Old Jiang, why did you call the two of us here for the trial? Is some big devil about to be tried?"

Mo Fan peered into the courtroom. He could see very few people inside, and even those who were there had serious expressions that made people reluctant to approach them.

“No, my junior brother got into some trouble, and we’re getting him out of trouble at the trial,” Jiang Yuan said, shaking his head.

"Junior brother? When did you get a junior brother?"

Jiang Yuan gave Mo Fan a brief explanation, and Mo Fan finally understood. He then said, "Your junior brother is my junior brother. What are we waiting for? Hurry up and bring him out of the Trial Chamber! That damn Mu family, one day I'll storm their mountain gate and make them cry and beg for mercy from Grandpa Mo!"

These words made Dean Xiao and Qin Yun burst into laughter.

Mu Ningxue, standing to the side, remained expressionless, but her gaze remained fixed on the Shanghai trial proceedings whenever she heard the name "Mu Family".

Just then, Ge Xiong walked out from there.

His clothing made it easy to tell that he came from the Mu family.

Ge Xiong glanced at Jiang Yuan and the others, then stopped when he saw Mu Ningxue. He confirmed several times that it was indeed Mu Ningxue, the one the family had been discussing recently; her face was very recognizable.

I never expected to run into you at the trial today.

Perfect timing! This is such a great opportunity to bring it back to the Discipline Hall; that would be a great achievement!
Ge Xiong walked up to Mu Ningxue and said condescendingly, "Mu Ningxue, I am Ge Xiong from the Mu Clan's Discipline Hall. According to the discussion among the clan elders, you have violated the Mu Clan's discipline and must come back with me to undergo a discipline investigation and interrogation."

"Let someone more qualified speak to me. You are not qualified," Mu Ningxue said to Ge Xiong, her words indifferent yet exuding domineering arrogance.

Mo Fan was so excited that he immediately jumped out and blocked Mu Ningxue's way: "Xuexue is absolutely right. You are just a dog of the Mu family, someone who doesn't even have the surname Mu. What right do you have to talk to Xuexue? It would be more appropriate to send your elders, especially the Grand Elder with the cultivation of forbidden spells."

"What did you say?!"

Upon hearing this, Ge Xiong's face turned as cold as if it were about to freeze, and his skin was so taut that his cheekbones were visible.

No junior had ever dared to speak to him like that before. Even within the Mu family, those proud and talented younger generations treated him, an outsider who was in charge of the Discipline Hall, with utmost respect.

He's not qualified?!

Is he a dog?!
"presumptuous!"

"He's just a child who's only just embarked on the path of magic, he can't even run properly, yet he dares to speak rudely to a high-ranking mage!"

"Do you think you can do whatever you want in front of the courthouse?!"

"Before my power and strength, you are as weak as ants!"

"You simply don't know how high the sky is or how deep the earth is!"

Ge Xiong didn't care at all whether this was in front of the Inquisition or not. Even if he attracted the Inquisition Master, it didn't matter. The Mu family could easily handle it.

He was determined to kill this arrogant young man in public and then forcibly abduct Mu Ningxue!

Ge Xiong immediately took action, extending his right hand and sharply flicking his index finger upwards.

"Amphibolite - Rock Devourer!"

The ground trembled instantly, and black amphibolite broke through the bricks and stones, filling the area around Mo Fan as if it were opening a huge mouth to swallow him whole.

"hehe."

"As a senior, how can I lay a hand on the juniors? They are the future of China."

Dean Xiao stepped forward, smiling slightly as he secretly stirred the amphibole. A series of cracking sounds rang out, and the incredibly hard black amphibole shattered instantly, scattering across the ground.

"who are you?"

Ge Xiong looked at the old man in front of him with extreme fear.

That move just now completely shocked him. Even a super-level mage with extraordinary power could not destroy the hornbomb rock so easily. He could only feel a slight energy fluctuation.

Despite not making any further moves, the oppressive force emanating from this old man was palpable!

He is by no means an unknown person!

"Dean Xiao, get out of the way! I want him to know who the real ant is!" Mo Fan rolled up his sleeves, and stars lit up around him one after another, causing the temperature to rise sharply and the air to become scorching.

"This is, after all, a court hearing. The Mu family may not care about saving face, but our Pearl Academy still does," Dean Xiao said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Mo Fan snorted coldly and temporarily stopped connecting to Xingzi.

Upon hearing the words "Dean Xiao" and "Mingzhu Academy," Ge Xiong immediately realized the old man's identity.

"So it's Dean Xiao of Mingzhu Academy. Is this the kind of student you've taught? Disrespectful to elders, foul-mouthed, and utterly ignorant of their place, they've truly insulted the century-old reputation of Mingzhu Academy. Or perhaps Mingzhu Academy can only produce such ill-mannered students!" Ge Xiong said coldly.

In fact, Dean Xiao's identity as a forbidden spell mage was only known to the highest levels of the Chinese government and the Forbidden Spells Association; others were unaware of it.

In the original timeline, Dean Xiao was forcibly pulled into the Forbidden Spell Society after the Shanghai catastrophe.

Therefore, in the eyes of others, Dean Xiao is still at the advanced level.

Otherwise, how could Ge Xiong dare to speak rudely to a forbidden spell mage!
Although Dean Xiao is usually cheerful and seems easy to get along with, this is only on the surface.

For example, right now, Dean Xiao struck out with his palm, sending Ge Xiong flying into the air in his horrified gaze, and then pressed down with his other hand.

"Oh!"

Ge Xiong smashed a deep pit into the brickwork.

"This is the Shanghai Tribunal; who dares to make a sound here?!"

Hearing the commotion, several judges rushed out of the courtroom.

He immediately noticed the two large craters in the ground, along with the broken stones and bricks scattered everywhere, and his face turned grim.

Such behavior is tantamount to slapping the face of the Shanghai Tribunal.

How will other mages view the Shanghai Tribunal in the future?
How would people from other regional courts view the Shanghai court?
Any act that damages the prestige of the Shanghai Tribunal will be severely punished!
"Who did this?" the judge at the front shouted angrily.

"I'm sorry, there's been a minor conflict here. I'll explain the situation to your Judge Liang. As for the damage, someone will handle it," Dean Xiao said to the judge.

Upon hearing this, the judge understood that Dean Xiao and Judge Liang knew each other, and his expression softened as he said, "Then please explain this to the Judge."

After saying that, he turned and entered the courtroom.

Less than a minute after he went inside, Judge Liang came out. When he saw Dean Xiao, his cold expression immediately turned into a smile, and he stepped forward to greet him, saying, "Dean Xiao, why didn't you tell me beforehand that you were coming to the trial? I'm so sorry for not welcoming you properly!"

"Judge Liang, I'm here today for the sake of my students at Mingzhu Academy," Dean Xiao said bluntly.

At this moment, Ge Xiong climbed out of the pit.

(End of this chapter)